Financial Planning for Businesses: From Startups to Established Companies

6th September 2024
At Brigantia Private Wealth Management, we understand that businesses, whether at the startup stage or well-established, face a range of financial challenges. Our approach to financial planning is designed to offer tailored solutions that align with your company's specific needs, helping you navigate complex financial landscapes and make informed decisions for sustainable growth.
Cashflow Modelling: A Critical Tool for Early-Stage Businesses

For startups, managing cashflow is often the primary concern. Maintaining a healthy cashflow is essential to ensuring your business stays solvent and can grow. We provide detailed cashflow modelling that enables businesses to project future financial scenarios, manage expenses, and plan for investment needs. By understanding when cash shortages or surpluses might arise, businesses can make smarter decisions regarding staffing, production, or expansion.

This kind of forward planning is invaluable for small and growing businesses, as it ensures you have the resources to operate effectively without running into cash constraints.

Treasury Strategy and Retained Profits: Building a Financial Safety Net

For more established companies, cashflow may no longer be the sole focus. Instead, attention turns to managing retained profits and developing a robust corporate treasury strategy. This is where we step in to help optimise balance sheet management. A well-structured treasury strategy ensures that your company’s retained earnings are effectively managed, safeguarding liquidity while seeking opportunities for growth through sensible, diversified investments.

Whether you are looking to optimise the use of retained profits or manage cash reserves, Brigantia can help craft a corporate treasury strategy that supports your business goals while protecting against risks.
Corporate Employee Benefits: A Specialist Approach for Expat Employees

Employee benefit management is a critical component of any successful business, particularly for companies operating internationally and employing expats. The typical employee benefits package in the UK—such as workplace pensions—may not always be suitable for expat employees working abroad. This presents a unique challenge that requires an equally unique solution.

At Brigantia, we specialise in employee benefit strategies for expats. Whether it’s finding alternative pension options or structuring health and life insurance plans, we can help your business create competitive, attractive packages that meet the needs of your expat workforce. Providing your employees with peace of mind around their financial security can be key to retaining top talent and boosting morale.

Risk Mitigation and Succession Planning: Preparing for the Unexpected

Every business faces risks, and being prepared for the unexpected is vital. Whether it’s the sudden death or incapacity of a key person, or ensuring a smooth succession for shareholders, proactive planning is essential. We work closely with businesses to explore options such as key person insurance, shareholder agreements, and trust structures, all designed to safeguard your company’s future.

In cases where a key person becomes incapacitated or passes away, the impact on the business can be devastating. Ensuring that plans are in place to mitigate these risks can provide much-needed peace of mind. Similarly, succession planning for shareholders helps avoid potential disputes and ensures the business can continue smoothly in the event of an ownership transition. Trusts and other structures can help to facilitate this process, making succession clear and manageable.
The Niche of Expat Financial Planning: Speak to an Expert

Expat financial planning is a niche area with unique challenges that require expert guidance. Whether you’re a startup, a growing company, or an established business, having the right financial strategies in place is crucial to success. At Brigantia Private Wealth Management, we have the experience and expertise to help businesses—particularly those with expat employees—navigate these complexities and achieve their financial objectives.

If you would like to discuss how we can help your business with financial planning, click the button below to book a free, no-obligation introductory call with one of our UK-qualified and experienced IFAs.